Buyer/Retail Manager for E-Commerce Shop

Role Overview :

DIY K9 is seeking an experienced Buyer / Retail Manager to lead inventory strategy, demand forecasting, and product development for our e-commerce shop. You will own the end-to-end buying process, from sourcing and vendor management to maintaining optimal stock levels, and play a crucial role in driving growth within DIY K9's e-commerce channels. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape product offerings and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product, marketing, and sales, to achieve ambitious growth goals. The role is part-time, with the potential for full-time based on performance.

Key Responsibilities :

• Inventory & Merchandising Leadership : Manage and optimize inventory levels to meet customer demand across platforms, ensuring consistent, accurate content and alignment with DIY K9's brand vision.
• Forecasting & Strategic Planning : Utilize sales data and market insights to predict demand, plan inventory, and guide product selection, expanding DIY K9's product reach and ensuring marketplace compliance.
• Product Sourcing & Development : Identify and source new products that resonate with our brand's vision and align with market trends and customer interests.
• Cross-functional collaboration : Work closely with product, sales, and marketing teams to establish and maintain a cohesive strategy for DIY K9's e-commerce growth.
• Market Analysis : Regularly analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitor activities, providing insights for product development and sales strategies.
• Vendor Management & Negotiations : Build and manage supplier relationships, negotiate favorable terms, and establish third-party partnerships to support business needs.
• Promotions & Campaigns : Coordinate promotional activities, advertising campaigns, and product launches across e-commerce channels.
• KPI Reporting : Deliver comprehensive reports on sales performance, growth opportunities, and other key performance metrics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

Experience Required :

Equal Opportunity Employer :

American Standard Dog Training is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, genders, abilities, and orientations. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our community.

Disclaimer :

American Standard Dog Training has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.